Master Gardener Volunteer Opportunities
This page has been updated by Paul Ransberger as of February 18, 2025. If any information is inaccurate, please contact comm@indymcmga.org with correct information.
Extension Office Opportunities
Master Gardener AnswerLine (Phone Center & E-mail)
The Master Gardener AnswerLine phone center was established in the 1990’s, and an e-mail Master Gardener AnswerLine started in 2001. The phone center is normally staffed during the day Monday through Friday to provide the public with answers to gardening questions. Home gardeners may contact Master Gardener volunteers by phone (317-275-9292) or e-mail (marioncountymg@gmail.edu). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carey Grable (cagrable@purdue.edu).
Community Gardening
Purdue Extension-Marion County
Indiana State Fairgrounds,
Discovery Hall, Ste 201
1202 E 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Website: Go to https://indyfoodpolicy.org/indyagmap/
Contact for Starting a Community Garden: Jayde Grisham
E-mail: jmgrish@purdue.edu
Volunteers are often needed at community garden locations in Indianapolis. Contact Nick for current volunteer opportunities.
Marion County Fair
Purdue Extension-Marion County
Indiana State Fairgrounds,
Discovery Hall, Ste 201
1202 E 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Website: www.marioncountyfair.org
Contact: Carey Grable
Phone: 317-275-9290
E-mail: cagrable@purdue.edu
Watch for possible opportunities from the Extension office.
Purdue Extension Marion County Demonstration Garden
Purdue Extension Marion County
Indiana State Fairgrounds,
Discovery Hall, Ste 201
1202 E 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/county/marion/anr/demonstration-garden.html
Contact: Steve Mayer
E-mail: MayerSL@purdue.edu
MG Contact: Steve Cline
E-mail: skcmgccs@gmail.com